Fillable Form Massachusetts Vehicle Registration (RMV-1)

What is the Massachusetts Vehicle Registration Form?

Form RMV-1, Massachusetts Vehicle Registration, is a form filed with the State of Massachusetts’ Department of Revenue (DOR) and Department of Transportation (DOT) for the purpose of applying for a title for a vehicle, whether entirely new, to reflect a change in ownership, or as a duplicate to replace a title that was lost previously. Applying for a title in the state of Massachusetts is also important for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the purposes of verifying the ownership of the vehicle. A vehicle title is required to be able to drive in the state of Massachusetts. It asks for identifying information on the vehicle, such as its make and model.

The Massachusetts Vehicle Registration Form is required to be filed by Massachusetts residents after purchasing a vehicle or moving into the state. The state of Massachusetts requires that vehicles be titled so that they can be registered as coming under the ownership of a person, have information on file that helps to identify them for various future purposes, and the proper tax can be assigned to them.

Who needs to use the Massachusetts Vehicle Registration Form?

Typically, the dealer is the person who must fill out the MA DMV form when it is given to them after a vehicle is purchased from them. In other cases, it is an insurance agent who may fill out the form. However, the form itself is submitted by the owner of the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the insurance agent is required to fill out all fields of the form, so it is important to double-check the form to make sure that no important information is missing that must be filled out.

How to fill out Massachusetts Vehicle Registration?

The Massachusetts Vehicle Registration form is a long, but very simple form to fill out. Make sure, if you intend to print the form out or send it online, that you download the document in PDF format. This will ensure that the form’s contents and format will remain consistent even after being filled out and printed. Make sure, also, that you have all relevant documents prepared to make sure that all information entered is correct and updated.

Also, make sure to check the Massachusetts RMV website to confirm what may be required as part of submitting this form, and also to be aware of any updates that the RMV has made regarding the submission of forms.

Registration/Vehicle

Line 1 - Registration Effective Date

Enter the date that the vehicle registration comes into effect or becomes valid.

Line 2 - Registration Expiration Date

Enter the date that the vehicle registration will expire or become invalid.

Line 3 - Number of Documents

Enter the number of documents being filed.

Line 4 - Form Purpose

Check the appropriate box that indicates the reason why you are filing this form. You may choose from the following:

• ST (Salvage Title)
• TO (Title Only)
• RO (Registration Only)
• RT (Registration and Title)
• SW (Summer/Winter Swap)
• RX (Registration Transfer)
• TAR (Title Add Registration)
• SS (Surviving Spouse)

Line 5 - Plate Type

Enter the plate type of the vehicle.

Line 6 - Registration Number

Enter the vehicle’s registration number.

Line 7 - Previous Title Number

Enter the previous title number of the vehicle.

Line 8 - State

Enter the State that the vehicle was obtained.

Line 9 - Type of Registration

Check the appropriate box that indicates the type of registration for the vehicle being applied for. You may choose from the following:

• Passenger
• Bus
• Taxi
• Livery
• Commercial
• Trailer
• Auto Home
• Semi-Trailer
• Motorcycle
• Other (Enter the type of registration in the space provided)

Line 10 - Vehicle Identification Number

Enter the vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Line 11 - Year

Enter the year of the vehicle.

Line 12 - Make

Enter the make of the vehicle.

Line 13 - Model Name

Enter the name of the vehicle’s model.

Line 14 - Model Number

Enter the model number of the vehicle.

Line 15 - Body Style

Enter the body style of the vehicle.

Line 16 - Color(s) of the Vehicle

Encircle the color(s) of your vehicle. You may choose from the following:

• Orange
• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Red
• Yellow
• Green
• White
• Gray
• Purple

Line 17 - Number of Cylinders/Passengers/Doors/Wheels

Enter the number of cylinders, passengers, doors, and wheels of the vehicle.

Line 18 - Transmission

Check the appropriate box to indicate whether the box is Automatic or Manual.

Line 19 - Total Gross Weight (Laden)

Enter the total gross weight of the vehicle when laden.

Line 20 - Motor Power

Check the appropriate box to indicate what the vehicle is powered by. You may choose from:

• Gasoline
• Diesel
• Propane
• Electric
• Hybrid
• Other (Enter what the vehicle is powered by in the space provided).

Line 21 - For Buses

Check the appropriate box that best applies to how the bus is used. You may choose from:

• Regular
• DTE
• Livery
• Taxi
• School Pupil

Then, if the bus is carrying passengers for hire, enter the maximum number of passengers that can be seated in the space provided.

Finally, if the bus is a school bus, check “yes” if it is exclusively used for a particular city, town, and school district. Otherwise, check “no”.

Owner

Line 22 - Owner #1 License Number/ID Number/or SSN

Enter the driver’s license, ID, or Social Security Number (SSN) of owner #1 of the vehicle.

Line 23 - Owner #2 License Number/ID Number/or SSN

Enter the driver’s license, ID, or Social Security Number of owner #2 of the vehicle (if applicable).

Line 24 - EIN/FID

Enter owner #1’s EIN or FID. If they are a sole proprietor, make sure that they enter their SSN on Line 22.

Line 25 - Owner #1 Name (Last, First, Middle)

Enter Owner #1’s full legal name.

Line 25a - Height

Enter Owner #1’s height in feet and inches.

Line 25b - Sex

Check whichever box indicates the sex of Owner #1.

Line 26 - Owner #1 Date of Birth

Enter Owner #1’s birth date.

Line 27 - Owner #2 Name (Last, First, Middle)

Enter Owner #2’s full legal name.

Line 27a - Height

Enter Owner #2’s height in feet and inches.

Line 27b - Sex

Check whichever box indicates the sex of Owner #2.

Line 28 - Owner #2 Date of Birth

Enter Owner #2’s birth date.

Line 29 - Corporation/Company/Organization Name

Enter the name of the corporation, company, or organization that owner #1 works for, or their name if they are a sole proprietorship.

Line 30 - City/Town Where Vehicle is Principally Garaged

Enter the city or town where the vehicle is principally garaged.

Line 31 - Mailing Address

Enter the following information of the mailing address of owner #1:

• Number, Street
• City
• State
• ZIP Code

Line 32 - Residential or Corporate/Company/Organization Address

Enter the following information of the residential address of owner #1 OR the address of their corporation, company, or organization:

• Number, Street
• City
• State
• ZIP Code

Line 33a - Lessee’s License Number or EIN/FID Number.

Enter the lessee’s license number or EIN/FID number. If the lessee is based outside of the state, use their SSN and date of birth.

Line 33b - Lessee’s Name

Enter the name of the lessee.

Line 34 - Lessee’s Address

Enter the following information about the lessee’s address:

• Number, Street
• City
• State
• ZIP Code

Title

Line 35 - Date of Purchase

Enter the date that the vehicle was purchased.

Line 36 - Odometer Reading

Enter the reading as indicated on the vehicle’s odometer.

Line 37 - Vehicle Status

Check the appropriate box that indicates the vehicle’s status when it was purchased. You may check one of either:

• New Vehicle
• Used Vehicle

Line 38 - Title Type

Check the appropriate box that indicates the reason for applying for a new title for the vehicle, or otherwise the status of the current title. You may choose from the following:

• Clear
• Owner Retained
• Salvage
• Theft
• Reconstructed
• Prior Owner Retained

Line 39 - Primary Salvage Title Brands

Check the appropriate box that best applies to the vehicle. You may choose from either:

• Repairable
• Parts Only

Line 40 - Secondary Salvage Brand(s)

Enter any secondary salvage brands that are applicable to the vehicle.

Lienholder

Line 41 - Date of 1st Lien

Enter the date that the first lien was applied to the vehicle.

Line 42 - Date of 2nd Lien

Enter the date that the second lien was applied to the vehicle.

Line 43 - First Lienholder Code

Enter the code associated with the first lienholder.

Line 44 - Name

Enter the name of the first lienholder.

Line 45 - Lienholder’s Address

Enter the following information on the first lienholder’s address:

• Number, Street
• City
• State
• ZIP Code

Line 46 - Second Lienholder Code

Enter the code associated with the second lienholder.

Line 47 - Name

Enter the name of the second lienholder.

Line 48 - Lienholder’s Address

Enter the following information on the first lienholder’s address:

• Number, Street
• City
• State
• ZIP Code

Insurance Certification

Line 49a - Policy Effective Date and Policy Change Date

Enter the date that the insurance policy becomes effective or active and the date that the policy was changed.

Line 49b - Manual Class

Enter the manual class of the insurance.

Line 49c - Insurance Company and Code

Enter the name and code of the insurance company.

Signatures

Line 50 - Signature of Owner #1

Have Owner #1 sign the form in the space provided. If the owner’s name is listed on Line 29, they must also print their name in the space provided.

Line 51 - Signature of Owner#2

Have Owner #2 sign the form in the space provided.

Line 52 - Authorized Dealer’s Signature

Have the dealer sign the form in the space provided.

Line 53 - Dealer Registration Number

Enter the dealer’s registration number.

Line 54 - Seller’s Name

Enter the full legal name of the seller.

Line 55 - Seller’s Address

Enter the following information about the seller’s address:

• Number, Street
• City
• State
• ZIP Code

Sales or Tax Schedule

Line 56a - Sale by Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealer

MA DOR-Registered Dealer EIN/FID Number

Enter the EIN or FID number of the dealer.

Total Sale Price

Enter the total price that the vehicle was sold for.

Less Manufacturer’s Excise

Enter the amount of the manufacturer’s excise.

Net Sales Price

Subtract the manufacturer’s excise from the total sales price, and enter the difference.

Less Trade-in Allowance

Enter the amount of trade-in allowance reduced.

Year

Enter the year of the vehicle.

Make

Enter the make of the vehicle.

Model

Enter the model of the vehicle.

Trade-in VIN

Enter the trade-in VIN of the vehicle.

Taxable Sales Price

Enter the taxable sales price.

6.25% Sales Tax

Enter the amount of tax collected from the sales price (6.25% of the sales price).

Line 56b - Sales by Other than Motor Vehicle Dealer

Gross Sales Price

Enter the gross sales price of the vehicle. You must attach proof that this price is correct.

6.25% Use/Sales Tax

Enter the amount of tax collected from the use or sale of the vehicle.

Line 56c - Claim Exemption from Tax Code

Attach any required forms that verify your exemption.

Exempt Organization Certificate Number

Enter the certificate number of the exempt organization.

Line 57 - Fee Info

Enter the fees to be paid for each of the following:

• Registration
• Title
• Tax
• P&I

Then enter the total of all fees to be paid in the space provided.

Payment

Check the appropriate box that indicates how you will be paying for the fees. You may choose from:

• Cash
• Check
• EFT/CC

Line 58 - Batch Number

Enter the batch number here.

Line 59 - Clerk/End User Initials

Enter the initials of the clerk or the end-user.

Tips when filling out Massachusetts Vehicle Registration

Make sure that all information that you will enter in the form is accurate, in order to avoid any issues, legal or otherwise.

Keep the form in a safe and secure area. This is important as the title form asks for identifying information such as your name and address, and may potentially contain other sensitive information like signatures and tax information depending on what other documents you may need to submit alongside it. Keeping this form safe will help keep you safe from identity theft and fraud.

Submit the form through secure and trustworthy means. As part of keeping your information secure, make sure that you are submitting the form through safe and secure means, whether through the mail, email, or otherwise, to the correct place (the closest secretary of state branch office).

Practice good contract management. Keep a copy of the accomplished form in a safe and organized area for backup or future legal purposes.